The economy of caring for pets

By Drew Gager

Published May 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM CDT

Pet owners in northwest Arkansas have more options than ever when it comes to finding care for their animals. Options range from college students with dog-sitting gigs through the Rover app to family-owned businesses like Dog Party USA, a full-scale boarding facility that houses more than 100 dogs. Ozarks at Large's Drew Gager spoke with some folks behind those ventures to learn more.

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Drew Gager is a student reporter studying journalism at the University of Arkansas.

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